Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-35
These verses state that Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword, setting members of a family against each other, while Luke 21:16 speaks of being betrayed by family, implying inevitable conflict rather than Jesus' intention to bring division.
Matthew 10:34-35: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This verse commands honoring one's parents, which contradicts with the betrayal by parents depicted in Luke 21:16.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:29
This verse promises rewards for those who leave family for Jesus' sake, implying a positive outcome, whereas Luke 21:16 focuses on negative familial betrayal.
Matthew 19:29: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:17
This verse states that a friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity, contradicting the betrayal by family mentioned in Luke 21:16.
Proverbs 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Contradiction with John 13:34
Jesus commands to love one another as He loved, which contradicts the betrayal by family mentioned in Luke 21:16.
John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Luke 21:16 could be seen as the tension between family loyalty and faith commitments. The verse implies that followers of faith may be betrayed by close family and friends. This raises questions about the expectation of familial support versus religious devotion, potentially creating a conflict between maintaining family bonds and staying true to one's beliefs.